How far is Durham, NC from Trent Woods, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Trent Woods, NC is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Trent Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Trent Woods.
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Start on East Main Street
1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Dillard Street
864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street
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Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street
800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street
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Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road
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Take the ramp left
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East: RDU Airport, Raleigh
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on East New Bern Road
29.9 mi · 33 min · East New Bern Road
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Take the exit slight right
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Glenburnie Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Glenburnie Road
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Turn left onto Trent Road
1167 ft · 36 sec · Trent Road
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Turn right onto Chelsea Road
2118 ft · 58 sec · Chelsea Road
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Village Green Drive
49 m · 12 sec · Village Green Drive
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Turn left onto Village Green Court
112 m · 18 sec · Village Green Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Trent Woods.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East New Bern Road
Continue on East New Bern Road
29.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Durham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trent Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Trent Woods?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Durham and 69.7 miles from Trent Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Durham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trent Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Trent Woods. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.79 km).
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trent Woods
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,991 |
| Coordinates | 35.0821000, -77.0863400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trent Woods (-77.08634, 35.0821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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